We're The 3rd Fattest Nation On Earth - But it doesn't have to be that way! We've all heard the catch phrase "obesity epidemic" in recent times, but I couldn't quite believe it when I heard last week that NZ is heading towards being the fattest nation on earth.
I googled it - as you do - and according to a couple of sites, we're currently sitting in third place, trailing only Mexico and the States.
What horrified me even more was then hearing a radio interview with Christchurch surgeon Steven Kelly, during which he said that the Government needs to do more to actively fund bariatric surgery as an option for weight loss as "diet and exercise don't work". As a recently converted 'health-enthusiast', I can confirm that diet and exercise actually do work - it's just not as easy to do as sitting on the couch eating chips.
So are you up for a challenge? Click this link to FabFeb and have a look around. Go on… I'll wait here.
Cool idea, right? The fabulousness of FabFeb is twofold. While you're eating healthily and being your most fabulous self, reaping the benefits of an unprocessed diet; you can also help contribute to a whole lot of charities by conning (ahem - convincing) your friends and family to donate - go for 50c or $1 for every 100gms you lose.
If you currently have a high intake of sugar and processed foods in your diet, you need be aware that it's not unusual when you are cutting it out to experience some withdrawal. Expect to be a little cranky, and you may even experience physical symptoms like fuzzy-headedness and headaches. Here are a couple of links that won't help you with the detox, but will help your transition by providing some hard hitting information that shows it will all be worth it, along with some really yummy recipes:
Go on - live boldly and be fabulous for February. I signed up … will you?